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[–] 14 points 3 weeks ago

Well, not ordering from Amazon is at least a start for opting out.

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  • [+] 18 points 3 weeks ago* (3 children)
  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago

    Worth noting for the second option, last time I had an Amazon package delivered, I saw the guy pull up, so before he got out of the van. I was waiting with my hand out; he didn't say anything, but stepped past me to put the package on the porch and take a picture of that, then he picked up the delivery and handed it to me.

    I live in a fairly rural area. I doubt there are any lockers near enough by to make it worthwhile. Maybe a PO Box.

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    [–] 45 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

    My neighbor across the street has a Ring camera pointed right at my house, so Amazon doesn’t need a vehicle driving by.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 weeks ago* (1 child)

    We should have legislated a electronic bill of rights, but people felt comfortable because you could technically retain your privacy if you were aware of better options.

    Privacy enthusiasts will one day run out options and will join the rest of the normies in the dragnet. Those flock cams are probably the sign its already happened.

    The rot has spread to far. Amputation will no longer save us.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    Amputation isn't the way, misleading is. They receive your data, but wrong data, there are always several possibilities to blur your profile by apps and also by your activity.

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  • [–] 40 points 3 weeks ago (21 children)

    Amazon drivers have no reason to be near my home, we have standards.

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  • [–] 0 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

    Lol you're so much better than the rest of us because you go to target instead of amazon

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  • [–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    I don't shop at target. Your lack of standards doesn't make me better than you, it makes you worse than me.

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  • [–] [S] -4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (14 children)

    Except when you buy something in Amazon. Your can see your home also for sure in Google Street View, same as you are even in YT and webs with open life cams

    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=open+life+cams

    Surveillance is big business for big corps, they put it even in your home and your pocket (Alexa, Siri, GPS, smart TV, smartwatches, smartphones, credit cards, discounter apps......). Only leaving your home, going to the shop, in every city you are at least in half a dozend cams. Privacy nowadays is an illusion.

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  • [–] 20 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    Except no one in the house has an Amazon account

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  • [–] 21 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    I've ordered items from eBay just to have them arrive at my house in Amazon packaging, delivered by an Amazon driver.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    I've started checking how they claim they're shipping. If it says 2-4 days but doesn't list the method, I avoid it. Also, always check the seller before purchase. I've noticed a lot of Israeli accounts on eBay, mostly shipping from New Jersey.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

    You know GPS isn't survaluence it is just a one way very slow signal.

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  • [–] [S] -3 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

    Yes, this what the people think, a Smartphone is always locatable ⨦50m, except you switch it off

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Yes, but that's got nothing to do with GPS.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    No, but anyway it's not correct that GPS function only works in one direction- without GPS, location is made with triangulation fron Cell Towers, which give an aprox locatiob. With GPS on they can find you with a precision of few meters. Not possible if GPS works only in one direction and also not slow, if not, an navigation app wouldn't work.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    No, but anyway it’s not correct that GPS function only works in one direction

    GPS works in one direction. GPS satellites send one-way GPS signals, they receive no information back from your phone.

    With GPS on they can find you with a precision of few meters

    Yes, very likely.

    Not possible if GPS works only in one direction

    Absolutely possible. For example Android phones can, and in most cases do, send your location (that your phones figures out from GPS signals) to Google, with your internet connection, either Wi-Fi or cellular data. GPS signals don't need to be bidirectional for that to happen.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 weeks ago

    Man I don't know how my office handheld GPS works then mist be magic. GPS is one way the fact your device has a cell modem in it that allows the other way is not a function of GPS.

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  • [–] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    I might order from Amazon twice a year. Orders always go to the post office or a locker.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago

    When I get packages delivered by any courier company they take a photo of the package at the door and the front of the house as proof. How is this new? And yes, use the lockers if available for Amazon deliveries or use your work address I guess.

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  • [–] 16 points 3 weeks ago* (14 children)

    Do people not realize you can get pretty much everything you can get on Amazon on eBay and frequently for cheaper or without the "You have to buy $35 worth of stuff to get free shipping" clause? Or same with Costco for a lot of stuff for that matter.

    Just make a conscious choice not to feed the troll.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    I stopped buying off eBay after I fell for a well made scam listing and they made it literally impossible to contact a human being so I had to file a charge back. Mind you, this was after they nuked the scammers account AFTER I paid for the order, so they knew they were scamming, didn't reach out at all, and tried to make it impossible to do anything about it.

    Fuck eBay. They know damn well they've got scammers, and more importantly, they're perfectly happy to keep their cut after the scam is over. I'll only buy off eBay as a last resort if I need it and can't get it anywhere else.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Damn that sucks, sorry you got scammed. :/

    I’ve e had pretty good luck so far. About the worst experience I’ve ever had was people shipping me things in a knotted plastic grocery bag lol.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    Same, I've had better luck getting sellers to communicate and fix shit on eBay than Amazon. Amazon only ever offered refunds, eBay people tried to make it right first. Like when the cabinet I ordered arrived with the glass busted out they gave me a partial refund to just replace the glass (way more than the glass cost), so I didn't have to fuck with sending it back. That was great. The other time I ordered some parts and they left out half they just refunded the whole order and let me keep them.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (4 children)

    Right Ebay, another one of those very ethical companies.
    I bet you make very good conscious choices

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Where has ebay not been ethical?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (1 child)

    Google does this: "wow best thing ever look at the cranks getting upset. No privacy in public places. Thanks Google."

    Amazon does this: "wow worst thing ever--they're not even letting me look at the data."

    Daily reminder: you're sharing a video hosted on YouTube. Inconsistency and lack of logic will get us to privacy one day. Keep at it gang! Chins up! Port paddle in reverse! Starboard paddle straight--we'll get there in no time! Such enthusiasm!

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